Suggest to me a new preamp

goth_fiend · 02-10-2006, 05:35 AM

Im happy with my chameleon, but I want another preamp to mess around with, something signifigantly easier to tweak with (knobs would be very nice for eq/drive/etc.) effects are not necessary as I have a intellifex and g-major but I would like something that can get some serious gain with low noise, tube or solid state doesnt matter

Damo707 · 02-10-2006, 06:28 AM

Podxt pro? or engl e530 or the older e620 or mesa triaxis? theres so many.

metalfiend666 · 02-10-2006, 07:53 AM

Mesa Racktifier, Marshall JMP-1, Behringer V-Amp Pro, or staying with Rocktron, the Voodoo Valve or Gainiac 2. I've only recently listened to the Gainiac samples, and it rocks. Doesn't say if it's midi switchable or not, but knowing Rocktronit probably is.

Elysian · 02-10-2006, 08:59 AM

digitech gsp 2101 w/dual s disc... if i had the money i'd own one already.

goth_fiend · 02-10-2006, 03:30 PM

there is one of those digitechs for sale at the local music shop, I may have to check it out.

goth_fiend · 02-10-2006, 03:30 PM

oops double post

Scott · 02-10-2006, 03:33 PM

May have to? No, you WILL have to check it out. Go. Now. Digitech 21xx series units=Uber. If I still had a rack id be runnin one still.

zimbloth · 02-10-2006, 04:51 PM

I think the best value you can find for a pre that sounds world-class, is the Mesa Studio Pre-Amp. You can find those on eBay for dirt cheap, and they sound amazing - some of the best Mesa tones ever... perfect for metal, rock, or blues. I've seen them go for $250 and they're all tube.

nyck · 02-10-2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by zimbloth

I think the best value you can find for a pre that sounds world-class, is the Mesa Studio Pre-Amp. You can find those on eBay for dirt cheap, and they sound amazing - some of the best Mesa tones ever... perfect for metal, rock, or blues. I've seen them go for $250 and they're all tube.

250? are you serious? I'll have to look into them.

zimbloth · 02-10-2006, 05:23 PM

Yeah, a lot of those older Mesas can be had very cheap, simply because the Rectifier series is whats popular now. You often can find the Studios or Caliber series amps which many agree trump the Rectifiers for dirt cheap. I've seen DC-5 heads go for $400, while Single Rectos go for $1200. It's cool though, good news for those of us who like to find great deals.

02-10-2006, 05:35 AM	#1
goth_fiend ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 475 Main Seven: moser custom shop BVi (I know its a 6) Thanked: 2 / 1	Suggest to me a new preamp Im happy with my chameleon, but I want another preamp to mess around with, something signifigantly easier to tweak with (knobs would be very nice for eq/drive/etc.) effects are not necessary as I have a intellifex and g-major but I would like something that can get some serious gain with low noise, tube or solid state doesnt matter

02-10-2006, 03:33 PM	#7
Scott Aye. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: USS Enterprise Posts: 5,402 Real Name: James Doohan Rig: Transporter Thanked: 41	May have to? No, you WILL have to check it out. Go. Now. Digitech 21xx series units=Uber. If I still had a rack id be runnin one still. POOF!

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Damo707 ss.org Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dresden GERMANY Posts: 57 Real Name: Damon Main Seven: ESP H-207 EMG 707 Rig: Mesa ENGL Line6 Thanked: 0	Podxt pro? or engl e530 or the older e620 or mesa triaxis? theres so many.

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metalfiend666 Mod Britannia Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Basildon, Essex, England Posts: 9,615 Real Name: James Main Seven: Death Warrior/KXK Sii-7 Rig: Dual Rec->Trace 3x12 Thanked: 43	Mesa Racktifier, Marshall JMP-1, Behringer V-Amp Pro, or staying with Rocktron, the Voodoo Valve or Gainiac 2. I've only recently listened to the Gainiac samples, and it rocks. Doesn't say if it's midi switchable or not, but knowing Rocktronit probably is.

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Elysian CrabClaw Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 4,319 Real Name: Adam Main Seven: Elysian Custom Guitars Thanked: 26 $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$ $Elysian is rather kvlt and tr00. \m/$	digitech gsp 2101 w/dual s disc... if i had the money i'd own one already.

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goth_fiend ss.org Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 475 Main Seven: moser custom shop BVi (I know its a 6) Thanked: 2 / 1	there is one of those digitechs for sale at the local music shop, I may have to check it out.

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zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,260 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 67	I think the best value you can find for a pre that sounds world-class, is the Mesa Studio Pre-Amp. You can find those on eBay for dirt cheap, and they sound amazing - some of the best Mesa tones ever... perfect for metal, rock, or blues. I've seen them go for $250 and they're all tube.

02-10-2006, 05:23 PM	#10
zimbloth Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 11,260 Real Name: Nick Main Seven: Rico Jr Customs Main ERG: Ibanez 8 Rig: VHT Pittbull UL Thanked: 67	Yeah, a lot of those older Mesas can be had very cheap, simply because the Rectifier series is whats popular now. You often can find the Studios or Caliber series amps which many agree trump the Rectifiers for dirt cheap. I've seen DC-5 heads go for $400, while Single Rectos go for $1200. It's cool though, good news for those of us who like to find great deals.


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